Originally Posted by JoAnnGC

Yes, my question is this...Why is it that when I find a fabric collection that I really love I can hardly ever find a shop either online or brick and mortar that carries the complete collection. For example, I am trying to purchase RJR's Tasha Tudor "A is for Annabelle" to make Diane Nagle's (Peddlecar Quilts) "Annabelle's Alphabet" quilt. I am having a really difficult time finding one single source that carries the two panels and 5 particular fabrics from the collection at a reasonable price so that I only have to pay one shipping charge. Apparently very few shops picked up this collection even though it's based on a very noteworthy children's classic (originally published in 1954). Some shops only picked up the panels and a few of the coordinating fabrics, some the opposite. I know a local sales rep who had shown me the sample card before the collection was available. I may go back to her and see if she's willing to sell it to me if she is no longer trying to sell it. She said that very few of our local shops were interested in it enough to buy it but they all thought it was darling. This is just an example. I've had this happen to me on several different collections from different textile manufacturers. I suppose it comes down to the fact that the customer has to be ready to buy the moment a collection is released. This small quilt will end up costing me over $150 just for fabric but by the time I pay for shipping from 3 different shops it will be closer to $190. Add in batting and thread and it's over $200...and that's just for material, not including my time...yikes!!!